Leila Afarin, a political prisoner held in the women’s ward of Evin Prison, continues to be denied access to specialized medical services despite suffering from a brain tumor and joint diseases. Furthermore, as she nears the end of her prison sentence, judicial authorities have continuously rejected her requests for conditional release, parole, or medical leave, leading to her release.
The human rights news agency HRANA reported that the physical condition of the political prisoner has severely deteriorated.
An informed source close to Leila Afarin’s family stated that she is battling a malignant brain tumor alongside joint disorders and is currently experiencing severe symptoms, including:
Loss of balance, tremors in her hands and feet, deteriorating vision
According to the source, despite her urgent need for specialized intervention, she remains deprived of appropriate medical care.
